Grade III – Community Palliative Care Team

The purpose of this role will be to provide a professional, efficient and effective administration service to the Community Palliative Care (CPC) team and to external professional bodies where appropriate.

Candidates will have:

• Third level business/Administration or other relevant qualification.
• Two years’ experience as Ward Clerk / Medical Secretary
• Excellent organisational, administrative, resource and time management skills; the ability to multi task combined with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to treat matters in an empathetic and confidential manner.
• Strong IT Skills / computer literacy e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience in a Hospital / Hospice / Palliative care setting is desirable

 

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor on 091-770868 or by email at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

 

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Tuesday, 21^st July 2026

Please contact Judy Tierney at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

 

Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Providing cover during Maternity Leave, the successful candidate meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent qualification.
• Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with CORU.
• Post qualification experience (ideally some of which is with a palliative population, specialist or generalist).
• Experience of complex case management and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Clean Full Driver’s Licence
• Be registered as a member of AOTI (desirable)

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Joan Boult (Therapies Manager), or by email at jboult@galwayhospice.ie

 

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

Please contact Ann Dolan at adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

 

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful candidate will initially be hired as a cANP and will automatically be promoted to the fully registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) position on completion of the required clinical milestones.

The overall purpose of the post is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to service users at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting a complete episode of care (assess, diagnose, plan, treat and discharge service users) according to collaboratively agreed protocols and scope of practice in the clinical setting, demonstrating advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and decision making skills.

 

The successful candidate will:

• Be registered with the Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland and the Register for which the application is being made or entitled to be so registered.
• Have a broad base of clinical experience relevant to the advanced field of practice
• Be eligible to undertake a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Nursing or a Master’s Degree, which is relevant, or applicable, to the advanced field of practice
• must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role,
• Possess relevant professional / Clinical knowledge
• Have the ability to plan and organise resources
• Build and maintain relationships (Leadership and Teamwork)
• Be able to evaluate information and judge / assess situations
• Have excellent interpersonal and Communication skills.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr (Director of Nursing) on 091-770868 or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 2.00 p.m. 29^th July, 2026

Please contact Judy Tierney (HR Business Advisor), at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed Job Description and Application Form.

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The Fundraising Assistant will play an important and central role in the delivery of the administrative for the Fundraising Department. This will also include donor care functions, the provision of support to the fundraising team during campaigns and third-party events.  Candidates will have:

• Excellent Administration, Time Management and Organisational Skills.
• Willingness to participate in Hospice events (e.g. Coffee Morning, Memorial Walk, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines on time and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work in customer facing roles and with colleagues across different functions within the Hospice.
• Ability to work within a team environment and be self-motivated.
• An understanding of and commitment to philosophy of palliative care and a commitment to maintaining the Mission & Values of Galway Hospice Foundation.

 

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 17th July at 2.00 p.m.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Lorraine Gallagher (Fundraising Manager) on 091-770868 or by email at lgallagher@galwayhospice.ie

Please download and submit the Application Form or contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR, at adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a job description / application form.

 

Galway Hospice is inviting applications for a Health Care Assistant (full time hours)

The primary role of the Health Care Assistant will be to assist members of the multidisciplinary team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends

(i)            Mandatory A QQI/ FETAC LEVEL 5 in Healthcare or equivalent is essential.

(ii)           Desirable Experience in Palliative Care and /or healthcare setting.

(iii)          Two years’ experience as Health Care Assistant.

(iv)         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

(v)          A desire to help / care for people.

(vi)         A reliable, diligent and trustworthy character.

(viii)       Treat all information confidentially and sensitively.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is Tuesday 28th July 2026 @ 10.00 a.m.

Please forward your application form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, on jtierney@galwayhospice.ie

Please download the Job Description and Application Form, and send the completed form to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Galway Hospice is seeking expression of interest from motivated and enthusiastic individuals who is interested in providing Locum – As Required cover for planned and unplanned staff absences.

About the Role:

The Receptionist is the first contact for telephone callers, for most patients on admission, for their relatives and families, for visitors and for other official visitors to the Foundation.  The Receptionist is required to be welcoming, helpful, caring and confidential at all times.

Applicants will:

• Have the ability to provide a polite and professional service to all who attend/visit the Galway Hospice Foundation.
• Have previous experience in a Receptionist Role operating in a kind and compassionate manner – a background within the Healthcare Sector would be a distinct advantage
• Have well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a high standard of communication skills.
• Have excellent administrative and time management skills as well as the ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• Be flexible in relation to shifts and providing cover as required.
• Treat all information in a confidential manner.
• Have experience of working as a collaborative team member who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve the Foundation’s objectives

Interested – or know someone who might be?

For a detailed job description, application form or informal enquiries, please contact

Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor  jtierney@galwayhospice.ie

Arising from our ongoing development of Palliative Care Services in the West of Ireland, and the recent announcement of our upcoming new development and expansion, the Galway Hospice Foundation is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our organisation in supporting patients with advanced diseases needing palliative care to attain the best quality of life possible.

As a Section 38 Public Body, we offer a wide range of benefits to successful candidates such as support for further education and development, competitive salary, subsidised restaurant, free parking as well as working with a dedicated and experienced team of professionals.

The Role

· Providing exceptional, person-centred care in our In-Patient Unit (IPU).

· Working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team that supports you to do your best work.

· Helping create a calm, compassionate environment for patients and the people important to them.

Essential Criteria

· Registered in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

· 12–18 months post-registration experience.

· Experience in palliative/oncology care is a plus (not essential).

· Ideally a P. Dip in Palliative Care (or related area such as Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology), or willingness to complete the above post-probation.

· Strong teamwork, communication and organisation skills—and a warm, respectful approach to care.

Why Galway Hospice?

At the Galway Hospice Foundation, care is connection and as a Staff Nurse at the Hospice you will play a key role in listening, comforting, and being present in the moments that matter most.

How to Apply · Download the Job Description and Application Form.

Forward your completed Application Form and cover letter to Judy Tierney (HR Business Advisor), at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

Informal Enquiries: Donna Lynott (Assistant Director of Nursing) — dlynott@galwayhospice.ie

 

Closing date for receipt of Applications – Tuesday, 21st July 2026

 

Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome all applicants interested in the above role.